By Tracy Fredrychowski, Amish Fiction Author

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Practice Gratitude

Listen to those around you, avoid gossip, stay clear of bragging and avoid being too showy.

1

Establish  Peace

Turn off the TV, practice yoga, learn meditation, read a book and reject all forms of noise.

2

Live on  Less

How many things in your life are items that bring nothing of value to your life?

3

Provide for Yourself

Finding ways to live a more self-sufficient lifestyle is a big part of living a simpler life.

4

Work  Hard

Don’t be afraid of hard work and take pride in the work you do.

5

Be Modest

When choosing your clothing look for flattering styles that are not too tight, too revealing or too flashy.

6

Appreciate the Outdoors

Add some form of outdoor activity to your life every day.

7

Seek Community

Do you know your neighbors? Build relationships with those around you.

8

Build  Family Ties

Spend time working on your family!

9

Rely on God

The most important value we can learn from the Amish is to put our faith in the Lord and remember we are not God’s children only on Sunday’s

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Photos by Jim Fisher